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Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 reliable? We analysed 1,229 real MOT tests across 311 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,229 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.8%
Typical Mileage
34,862mi
Annual Mileage
8,190mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2.

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

77.9%
2021
83.2%
2020
84.4%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,455 mi/yr
Typical
8,190 mi/yr
Average
9,044 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,703 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 226 77.9% 26,065 34,754 43,999
2020 596 83.2% 24,733 34,603 46,294
2019 379 84.4% 24,638 34,781 45,496

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Last?

Based on 311 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
34,862 mi
75th Percentile
45,754 mi
95th Percentile
65,091 mi
Max Recorded
107,704 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

84.4% MOT pass rate from 379 tests

Year to avoid
2021

77.9% MOT pass rate from 226 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.4% across 379 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 THIS CAR 82.8% 1,229 34,862 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Ford Mondeo LX 73.6% 1,152 107,567 mi — yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 1,229 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 owner drives around 8,190 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 reliable?
Based on 1,229 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 has a 82.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 does around 8,190 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 4X2 is 2019 with a 84.4% pass rate across 379 tests.